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Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

Baby Boomers began hitting age 65 in 2011, which means over 76 million people have officially entered their retirement years. At the same time the Boomers are retiring, the average life expectancy is also gradually increasing. While your health, lifestyle and family history of course play a role in how long you will live, many seniors today are celebrating birthdays far beyond the age of 80. In fact, according to stats from CDC, just 20 years ago a person could …

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Veterans Benefits Coverage for Senior Care

How Can Veterans Benefits Help Me Plan for My Future? As our nation’s veterans age, many are facing increased medical costs and considering their long-term care and future housing needs. In the United States today, over 65% of the population are veterans of war or the spouse of a veteran, who may be eligible for a wide range of assistance and benefits programs through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Benefits such as healthcare and medical benefits, pension, life insurance, …

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Recognizing the Signs of Dementia

What is Dementia? Dementia is defined as chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and impaired reasoning. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term, which can describe a wide variety of symptoms related to memory decline in older adults. Although there are many forms of dementia affecting seniors, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of cases. As we age, many adults experience memory …

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Why “When Something Happens” is Too Late: Choosing the Best Living Options for Senior Couples in Need of Additional Care

One of the more difficult decisions couples face is deciding where to turn when one spouse is still able to maintain an independent living lifestyle but the other is experiencing health issues that require additional support. The choice typically comes down to two options: bring in home health, or find a new living option that can assist the spouse in need while supporting the independence of the other. Whether you are the healthy spouse or the adult child in the …

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Guide to Senior Housing

The Variety of Senior Living Options Available Today As an older adult plans for the future, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or confused about the wide variety of senior living options you need to consider. Whether you’re looking for an active, independent living lifestyle with a variety of exciting social opportunities, or need some assistance with healthcare tasks like medication management, it’s important to assess your individual situation. This way, you can ensure you choose an environment where you’ll …

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The Top Museums in OKC

Oklahoma City Attractions for the Whole Family As the largest city and state capital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City has a rich and diverse history that attracts thousands upon thousands of people to visit every year. There’s no shortage of things to do and see in OKC, and the city is well-known for having some of the most amazing museums among the cities here in the Great Plains. Visit these Oklahoma City Museums for an Enriching Day  Experience a day filled …

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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Health and Wellness for Seniors Older adults are living longer, healthier lives today thanks both to advances in healthcare and the knowledge that staying well helps improve our minds, bodies and souls. Wellness means much more than simply eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly; it is defined as “not only the absence of disease, illness or stress, but the presence of purpose in life, active involvement in satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living environment, …

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Avoiding Caregiver Guilt

The Many Challenges of a Caregiver: Finding a Balance Family caregivers are responsible not only for meeting the healthcare needs of an aging family member or friend facing a chronic condition, illness or disability, but also for providing emotional, physical and often, financial support. On average, a family caregiver spends upwards of 24 hours each week caring for a family member or friend who is no longer able to maintain an independent living lifestyle, assisting with activities of daily living …

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The Benefits of Community Living During the Winter

Winter Safety for Seniors When the temperatures fall, seniors face an increased risk of health problems and injuries. These could include everything from frostbite, hypothermia, and the flu to heart attacks, falls and broken bones. Living at home alone during the winter also means many seniors become socially isolated, as getting around outside can become too treacherous to attempt. Isolation easily leads to loneliness and depression. For these reasons and more, winter certainly poses challenges in the daily lives of …

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Power Foods and Healthy Aging

Senior Nutrition: Eating Right for Healthy Aging Eating a well-balanced diet can start to become more difficult throughout the aging process. The metabolism slows down, which leads to a decline in physical activity and the body needing fewer calories to function properly. However, even though seniors’ appetites have decreased, they still need the same nutrition as they did in their younger years—if not more! Recent research reveals that certain types of food offer benefits above and beyond others. These “superfoods,” …

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